Women's issues/gender studies

Get ready to rumble! What kids learn from wrestling, pillow fights and piggyback rides

Article Abstract:

Rough-and-tumble play such as wrestling and pillow fights offers many lessons for children on leadership, dominance, cooperation and self-control. Thought by many to encourage aggressive behavior or lead to someone getting hurt, physical play also improves children's motor skills and provides a good opportunity for parent-child bonding.

The best care for your baby

Article Abstract:

A seven-step plan intended to help working mothers find the best child care for their infants is presented. The plan involves comparing the advantages and disadvantages of a family child care home and a child care center, conducting telephone interviews, and visiting promising service providers.

Family planner: fed up with being the calendar keeper? A plan to get spouse and kids to pitch in

Article Abstract:

Many working mothers feel that they bear a very heavy burden of household management, including planning and executing social activities. Various techniques for encouraging greater involvement by partners and children are presented.